We wouldn’t be surprised if you’re imagining somebody you know quite well who displays these unmistakable traits revealing their fixation on hair perfection!

Our editorial will dive into the 8 signs that you or someone you love might just have a touch of hair snobbery!

1. Critiquing Others’ Hair Choices

Constructive criticism has its time and place, but for the hair snob, no hairstyle or hair care routine is safe from their discerning eye.

Whether it’s a coworker’s DIY haircut or a friend’s adventurous colour choice, they’ll find a way to subtly (or not-so-subtly) express their disapproval.

You know, you’re at a social event and the snob has made 10 comments in the space of 2 mins! Yeah them! That’s the snob!

There’s no better comparison than the wine snobs who turn up their noses at anything less than a rare vintage from a remote vineyard in France

2. Dismissing Budget-Friendly Options

A hallmark trait of the hair snob is their tendency to turn up their noses at anything less than the most expensive, salon-exclusive hair products and treatments.

From shampoo to styling tools, they scoff at the notion of settling for anything less than the crème de la crème of hair care. DIY gives them the ICK!

Mention drugstore brands or homely solutions in their presence and prepare to be met with a disdainful eyeroll or a condescending sigh.

3. Name Dropping

“Did you hear about how Jessica Alba’s stylist personally recommended this new hair treatment to me on my insta comments?”

Ever met someone who can’t seem to carry on a conversation without name-dropping their hairstylist’s latest celebrity client or the prestigious salon they frequent?

Chances are, you’ve encountered a hair snob in the wild.

For them, dropping the names of renowned stylists and exclusive hair care brands isn’t just a conversational quirk—it’s a subtle flex designed to establish their status!

4. Refusing to Experiment

While some view hair as a canvas for self-expression and creativity, the hair snob sees it as a status symbol to be maintained at all costs.

The mere suggestion of hair experimenting will result in a facial expression as if you asked them to shave their head bald for the red carpet.

For the hair snob outside the bounds of conventionality is a risk not worth taking—and heaven forbid anyone suggest otherwise.

They mostly stick to what’s worked for them and that’s their signature hairstyles!

5. Judging Natural Hair

Embracing one’s natural hair texture or color is a beautiful form of self-acceptance for many, but for the hair snob, it’s an unforgivable sin against good taste.

Whether it’s curls, kinks, or coils, they’ll find a way to denigrate anything that strays from their narrow definition of “acceptable” hair.

In their eyes, anything less than sleek, straight locks is nothing short of an affront to decency.

6. Obsessing Over Perfection

Striving for that elusive perfect hair day is no longer a goal but a standard which for the most part becomes a personality trait.

They spare no expense in their pursuit of flawless locks, dedicating themselves to frequent salon visits, investing in top-of-the-line styling tools, or hours in the mirror.

To the hair snob, anything less than hair perfection is deemed a personal failure—and they’ll stop at nothing to ensure they never fall short of their lofty standards.

7. Overemphasis on Trends

Some of the best secrets for perfect hair involves staying away from the trends & making the classics hairstyles your signature look.

Snobs however meticulously follow every new hairstyle, hair colour, and hair care fad with the fervour of a zealot that’s pushed down their social media feed.

In real time there imagine what their hair will look like and how it will stand out amongst their peers!

After all, in the fast-paced world of follicular fashion, yesterday’s trendsetter is today’s has-been.

8. They take Credit at any given notice

Friends “Oh hey Claire we love your new hairdo”.

Claire “Aww Thanks, I got it done yesterday”.

Snob “Yeah, I told Claire she needed to get something done, that Rachel Haircut was so 90s”.

It’s not about genuine appreciation for their friend trusting their advice; it’s about bolstering their own image as the ultimate authority on all things hair-related.

In their world, even the slightest compliment is an opportunity to assert their supposed expertise and superiority, I mean snobs are gona snob right?

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So, the next time you find yourself in the company of a self-proclaimed hair connoisseur, take their opinions with a grain of salt.

After all, in the end, it’s not about conforming to someone else’s standards—it’s about feeling fabulous in your own skin, or in this case, your own hair.

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The 1st Rapper with Dreads

(Video Breakdown)

Whilst our editorial lists all the rappers that have dreadlocks in their hair we have to start with the man who did it 1st! Busta!

Dreads often time fall into different categories such as

• Freeform
• Semi freeform
• Traditional

Our list contains representation of each dreadlock style as the rappers with Dreads individually have different styles. Some rappers starting with traditional locs then changing into freeform while some have maintained the traditional look throughout their entire career. Let’s dive into it!

Disclaimer: While we understand rappers are constantly changing hairstyles and cutting their hair this list includes those with Dreads today. The list will be updated according to artists cutting their Hair or starting the process to grow them.

Here are the Most Popular Rappers with Dreads

Lil Wayne

Current Style – Freeform

Lil Wayne’s Dreads has gone through many different phases with his current hairstyle now being freeform locs.

Initially Wayne was introduced to the world of Hip Hop with cornrows, after which he transitioned into getting dreadlocks during the early 2000s.

His dreadlock process started with traditional locs which saw Wayne style his hair in many different ways from 2 strand twists to loc cornrows. With years of stress and manipulation to the scalp Wayne experienced some balding which leads us to believe his choice to freeform his hair was too style it less which would prevent more hair loss. Today he chooses to rock his dreads with blonde dye.

Snoop Dog

Current Style – Traditional

Since his Debut Snoop’s hair has been a great part of his image and personal style. Throughout the years Snoop has been seen styling his hair in many different ways evident by GQ’s editorial – Snoop Dogg has the best hair game in hip hop

During 2012 Snoop went under the alias Snoop Lion in preparation for the release of his reggae album Reincarnated. Wanting to fully embrace Jamaican and Rastafarian culture Snoop began to grow his hair in Dreadlocks and travelled to Jamaica to embody the full essence of the culture. As we mentioned in the introduction, for some rappers with dreads it’s solely just a hair style, for Snoop Dog however it became a spiritual transition with deeper meaning.

If we wrote this editorial in the 2000s Snoop would have been number 1 on our Most Popular Rappers with Braids list.

2 Chainz

Current Style – Semi Freeform

2 Chainz hair journey started off with braids which he would eventually turn into dreadlocks during 2004 – 2005. During the initial early phase 2 Chainz started his dreads the traditional way while styling it in 2 strand twists and then taking them out for a twist out curly look.

Today however 2 Chainz has semi freeform locs which appear thicker due to the combination of 2 or 3 dreads to make one dread. He also has dyed part of his dreads blonde giving it a unique look. He has had dreadlocks for over 15 years therefore he decided to trim some length off in 2020, however his hair still long.

Migos

Current Style – Traditional

We can’t forget the Migos, southern based Hip Hop group who rose to fame with the hit Versace. It’s clear and evident dreadlocks formed a part of the group image which helped fans identify them, similarly to how LOX back in the 90s all rocked the bald look. A group look and brand identity is important and the Migos have that down to a T with their dreadlocks.

So much so that at one point offset was the only rapper without dreads in the group while both Quavo and Take off had them but much shorter at the time. Today the group style their hair in multiple ways from 2 strand twists, tied up and pony tails. It’s worth mentioning Take off has the thickest dreads out of the group.

Lil Durk

Current Style – Traditional

A common hairstyle amongst Drill rappers coming from Chicago are dreadlocks with artists such as Chief Keef, Lil Durk and Young Chop being the face of the sub-genre and look. It’s no coincidence that rappers from Chicago also producing the same music have similar hairstyles. Its apart of their culture.

For those of you unaware Lil Durk is now on his 2^nd set of dreadlocks. If you remember his first appearance in music he had long dreadlocks and then had to cut them, which he details in the Vlad Interview below.

Today he keeps his dreadlocks neat, in 2 strand twists and with blonde dye.

Outside of dreads in Hip Hop braids are also a popular hairstyle, therefore we have also covered the most popular rappers with Braids

Jay- z

Current Style – Freeform

Since Jay-z’s debut in 1996 we have only been accustomed to seeing him in 2 hairstyles, 1 being low cut haircuts and the other being mini afros. Previously when jay decided to grow his hair it meant he was recording an album & after the album was done Jay would then cut his hair, begin his promo run and shoot music videos.

Fast forward to 2018 we began to see Jay-z grow his hair longer without much manipulation creating the freeform look. For Jay his locks represent freedom against society & capitalist systems, he goes on to rap about this on Meek Mill’s “Whats Free” track

“Look at my hair free, carefree, niggas ain’t near free

Enjoy your chains, what’s your employer name with the hairpiece”

Evident that these dreads aren’t just a hairstyle but more an expression of freedom

J Cole

Current Style – Freeform

Cole maintained a low cut fade for the first half of his career, he then made the transition to lock his hair around 2014. This was also started with a freeform method in which we saw Cole grow his hair out into an afro while his dreads started to form.

Due to his dreads being freeform it’s easy to see that some locks are bigger than the others due to no manipulation and styling. The freeform dreads for Cole has meant a way to be true to yourself without chasing commercial success or fame. His hair is a reflection of his new musical direction. While Cole is one of the most successful artists he chooses to not focus on the fruits of his labour but rather the things that matter in life and his hair helps identify with people of the same belief system.

Lil Baby

Current Style – Traditional

Lil Baby began his loc journey around 2019 and has maintained a neat taper fade in the front and side. He usually cornrows his dreadlocks or has them in 2 strand twists. It also appears that he prefers no colour in his hair giving it a full healthy look while they still grow at this stage.

Recently Lil Baby’s hairstylist went viral for handling the rappers dreadlocks. In an attempt to market her services Lil Babies stylist can be seen demonstrating her wash, twist and style process. Read more Lil Baby’s Hairstylist

T Pain

Current Style – Traditional

Similarly to Lil Durk, T Pain is now on his 2^nd set of Dreadlocks. If you cast your mind back to 2005 when he was first introduced to the masses with hits such as I’m sprung T Pain had semi freeform dreadlocks. They were thick and long.

The decision to cut them came about from the death of his uncle. T Pain stated that he was advised by his uncle to chop off his dreadlocks in order to propel his career in a dream.

He later began to regrow them again in 2017 and has kept them ever since.

Chief Keef

Current Style – Traditional

As we mentioned before Dreadlocks naturally became the Drill look with the majority of artists from Chicago styling their hair this way. Outside of Lil Durk, Chief Keef is regarded as the main act to bring the Drill sound to the mainstream and he’s look played a major part.

Chief Keef started his rap career with very small locs which have now grown relatively long. Due to his hair length he regularly trims the ends and constantly has his hair in 2 strand twists.

Wiz Khalifa

Current Style – Traditional

Wiz Khalifa being one of the biggest artists of the last decade first burst onto the scene with his hit Black and Yellow. During this time period Wiz Khalifa had an afro with a patch of yellow dye which served as marketing for the song as well as personal branding. Wiz then underwent a new look which was to grow his hair into locs.

At first we saw Wiz being very experimental by dying all his hair purple and then blonde. Today he prefers a more natural look with his hair being all black and normally in 2 strand twists.

Future

Current Style – Traditional

Future may have one of the most recognisable dreadlocks in Hip Hop Today. His locs now reach his back and have been dyed blonde. He takes very good care of his hair and makes sure to bring his stylist with him on tour for regular maintenance and upkeep.

Future for the most part has gone to the same stylist Shekinah Anderson since he was 16 years old and based on their friendship and trust has continued to use her. He also keeps his hair in multiple different styles from 2 strand twists or pony tails.

Lil Pump

Current Style – Traditional

While majority of rappers with dreads are of black descent and African American, Lil Pump’s parents are from Colombia which makes his hair texture differ from the rest on this list.

With that said Lil Pump’s dreadlock journey was started by keeping rubber bands in the root in order to lock it. As they began to grow he would begin to constantly put colour in his hair. Most notably blonde and pink dye in his hair. Lil pump used colour in his dreadlocks as a personal branding strategy to stand out from his peers coming out of the sound cloud rapper era.

Uzi

Current Style – Traditional

Similarly to Lil Pump, Uzi is known for his constant dreadlock colour changes. He constantly uses beach and dye to transition into different colour and styles.

Uzi is also on his 2^nd set of dreadlocks. Back in 2019 Uzi decided to cut his dreads for braids and rocked this look for a year. He then decided to attach dreads to his hair. This is evident that not only does Uzi like to experiment with colour but also hairstyle. We wouldn’t be surprised if he has a completely different look next year.

Playboi Carti

Current Style – Traditional

Since Playboi Carti’s debut album we have seen him style and dye his hair in various creative ways.

For example his red coloured dreadlocks marks a time in Hip Hop in which he used the loud colours in support of his upcoming album at the time “Whole Lotta Red”

I recorded the most iconic Playboi Carti Dreadlocks Signature looks which goes into detail

From our archives we can see Carti began his dreads with the sponge twist method which would later mature into locs that are maintained at the root.

Polo G

Current Style – Traditional

Whilst Polo G’s hair started out as an afro he transitioned into having his hair twisted with a sponge and over time leaving it to matt together creating semi freeform dreads.

Today however he now has them maintained at the root with his signature style being 2 strand twists.

Outside of the 2 strand twists signature look we have seen him styling his hair in various styles such as the Half Tied Up, twist out, and dreadlock cornrows.

21 Savage

Current Style – High Top Dreads

21 Savage began his hair journey between 2016 and 2017 with a high top fade that would form into matted hair and then locs maintained at the root.

In the 6+ years of his hair growth his dreads have not passed his shoulders which would suggest he constantly has them trimmed which is a popular thing to do.

The culture in Atlanta throughout the decades consists of men styling their hair in locs and we have early examples of this from Lil Jon, fast forward too today and we have the tradition still presenting itself on contemporary rappers such as 21 Savage.

More Rappers with Dreads (Images)

Without much debate it is evident that dreadlocks in modern times are synonymous with Jamaican & Rastafarian culture. While many individuals choose dreadlocks as a hairstyle its worth mentioning their spiritual value. With that said Hip Hop culture has deep roots to Jamaica with DJ Kool Herc birthing the sound in the Bronx during the early 1970s.

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In addition to this we have seen Charles’s entire team have their hair dyed which further adds intrigue and curiosity to the look.

Our editorial details why he has his hair blonde along with his team, his natural hair colour and hair type

Blonde Hair

The year is 2020, Charles approaches the ring in his new dyed platinum blonde hair against Kevin Lee, with global media coverage he goes viral and this becomes his look.

MMA fighters aren’t strangers to having their hair coloured, Sean O’Malley Hair is one of the best examples of this.

In an attempt to steal headlines each & every fight week leading up to pay per view fighters know how to capture our attention.

Disclaimer: Applying any sort of chemical to your hair is a very risky job as this can lead to breakage or thinning if not done correctly, therefore we always recommend you use a professional.

Why does Charles Oliveira dye his Hair?

Its one thing to have the main athlete dye his hair, it’s another thing to have your team follow suit and also have their hair colour changed to evoke team spirit.

In an interview Charles mentioned it was not a requirement but something the team members took the initiative to do, quote below

“It’s actually not about not wanting to dye the hair. All of them want to dye their hair. Everybody is on the same vibe.”

Natural Hair Colour

Prior to his flamboyant blonde hair we saw Charles fighting in this dark natural hair colour.

He revealed the decision to go blonde was a spare of the moment between him and his team, quoted below.

“I was with some friend and out of now, here they started saying “You’re going to dye your hair, you’re going Saiyan style.

They said green and I replied yellow. They said that everyone dyes it yellow and then suggested platinum. I agreed and we all dyed it platinum.”

Charles Oliveira Hair Type

From the image above we can see that Charles Hair Type is short and wavy, ranges from 2B – 2C.

The main disctivtive traits of wavy hair is that it has

-Well-defined S-shaped waves with tighter curls or loops.

-Can be prone to frizz, especially in humid environments

3 Tips for Maintaining Dyed Hair

Here are three tips to help you take care of your dyed hair (Always see a professional if unsure how to manage this yourself!)

Use Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Regular shampoos that contain sulfates that can strip away the colour from your hair, causing it to fade more quickly defeating the whole purpose.

Use sulfate free products since there designed to gently clean your hair without stripping away the dye.

Wash with Cool Water

When you wash your dyed hair, use cool or lukewarm water instead of hot water. This will help seal the hair cuticles resulting in colour being locked in.  

While it might not be the most comfortable, it can make a significant difference in preserving your hair colour which is why we prefer you use a professional.

Limit Washing Frequency

Washing your hair too frequently is a big no no since this CAN lead to fading.  

On days when you don’t wash your hair, consider using a dry shampoo to absorb excess oil to keep hair fresh.  

Dry shampoos come in various forms, such as sprays and powders, and can help you maintain your hairstyle and colour while reducing the need for frequent washing.

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Phil Foden Haircut

Lil Peep Hair

Kylian Mbappé Hair

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Since Hip Hop culture is black culture the most prominent Hip Hop Hairstyles included braids, afros and dreads, the pompadour not only set him apart but became a part of his brand and image.

Our editorial includes a gallery of Vanilla Ice’s signature hairstyles

Vanilla Ice Hair Type

From the image below we can see Vanilla Ice having type 1 straight hair which is easily identified since there is no curl pattern.

Type 1 Straight hair also varies in thickness and falls into different categories, thin, medium and coarse. Taking a quick glance we can see Vanilla Ice’s hair texture is a medium in terms of thickness.

Pompadour

Our archives contain multiple images of Vanilla Ice during his prime era during the 90s with the distinctive pompadour.

The style made a seamless transition into multiple decades from the likes of Elvis sporting the style to Vanilla Ice.

Yes his music propelled him too stardom however what kept him in the limelight was his hair and fashion sense.

Vanilla Ice had the classic Pompadour mastered however what further made it cool for audiences were the shaved patterns on the side on his head.

Buzz Cut

Outside of his signature pompadour we also saw the rapper keep his hair relatively low with a buzz cut.

Sometimes in his natural hair colour and sometimes dyed blonde.

The buzz cut is yet to fail men, masculine in appearance, low maintenance and versatile for all occasions is obvious why men usually revert back to this style.  

Though today he’s mostly seen in hats he does show his hair off during formal occasions.

Key Take Away: Don’t be scared to try New Styles

Even in a music culture with black artists at the forefront Vanilla Ice wasn’t scared to try something new to separate himself from his peers and it worked. I mean its been 30 years since his smash hit and were still talking about his hair.

 Here’s what you can take away from the rapper.  

• A/B test your Haircuts
  Find 2 to 3 haircuts you like and take pictures in them all to see which one is best suited to you

• Grow out your Hair
  Its time to get experimental with your hair and this comes in the form of trying new styles. Maybe it’s a pompadour like Vanilla Ice or a quiff, or mohawk. Point is you won’t know, just grow your hair and you will find the best one.

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The answer

As a rule of thumb when it comes to tipping majority of people tend to pay the usual fee with a 10-20% tip. This is backed by research undertaken by Aveda (A Professional Hair Care Company)

Having asked a range of customers via a poll survey it was found that customers usually tip a minimum of 10% and a maximum of 25%.

This is a great starting point when thinking of how much to Tip your Barber.

The relationship between yourself and the barber also plays a huge role in how much you tip. For example, if you have a barber you tend to visit on a regular basis you may tip him or her more as you have built trust and they understand how to cut you.

A new barber on the other hand may make you feel anxious which is normal thus only receiving a smaller tip. Regardless, a tip is a tip which would be appreciated in both scenarios.

Why Tipping Matters

Tipping matters for many reasons, but the ones that stand out the most are

• Great relationships are built this way
• The additional tips help small business owners reinvest further into the business or for personal use

As humans were motivated by incentive and this is no different when it comes to tipping. When your barber sees you walk in your likely to be greeted with a friendly smile and welcome due to your previous generous tips.

This builds a great relationship between you both and allows the barber to do his or her best job for you.

Think of it this way, if you run a small café which served hundreds of people during the week who paid the listed priced but had 2 or 3 individuals that tipped very well, automatically these individuals would stand out from the rest and your subconscious mind would go above to ensure the best service for them! This is no different to the haircare industry.  

When to Tip More than 10% – 20%

There are many circumstances in which the barber deserves more than the 10-20% tip their accustom too. These situations can range from personal home invites to urgent requests. We have listed them below

Personal Invites

If you have a great relationship with your barber & they have agreed to a mobile service to cut you from your home then this will require a bigger tip. Think about the time they took to travel to you and bring equipment to get it done. The best form of gratitude would be to tip big!

Special Occasions

Great barbers will ensure they take time and special care should they know the client is attending a wedding, funeral, anniversary party or any of important occasion.

Urgency

The sense of urgency will mean 1 or 2 things, barber pricing his services higher or you tipping more. This can be for an interview the next day, conference meeting, barber cutting past his or her work hours, lockdown home visits or any other occasion which means for an immediate appointment.

While your barber is not expecting you to tip as if you are a celebrity client undergoing their services, they would appreciate their time being respected and bigger tips is the best way to show this.

When not to Tip

While its easier said than done I know it can be very awkward to go from tipping on a regular basis to not. The only reason we advise not to tip is if you have experienced a terrible haircut, rudeness, or a feeling that the stylist did not care.

If you’re not happy with the service, you reserve the right to not tip. Should this ever be the case then make sure you feedback your disappointment to the barber so they can get it right next time.

I personally would make the conscious decision to still tip but it will be a smaller amount and then find another barber to avoid any awkwardness, therefore if your anything like me this maybe the best route to take.

Final Words

Tipping is gratitude and the more pleased you are with the service the more you tip! Simple! Your happy and your barber is too.

The Tipping amount has always been subjective and sometimes even taboo, however we like to keep things simple and believe you should do what you feel is best. More importantly you should always tip what you can afford.

Its one thing to suggest tipping big but you should be in a good financial space to make those financial gestures. 

By thinking about how much to tip your barber prior to the visit means your conscious of wanting to show you appreciate their services while avoiding any awkwardness. This is true tipping etiquette that will serve you well!

Like I mentioned previously, your barber is not expecting to receive a tip as though they were cutting a celebrity but will appreciate your gesture! 

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